English Language ArtsK-2
Visual Supply Checklist for Halloween Wafer Cookies
By Melissa D.
A short picture-supported checklist that has 2nd graders find and check off each supply before making Halloween wafer cookies with orange and green candy melts and sprinkles. It builds word recognition, following directions, and attention to detail, and it works well as a quick warm-up before a hands-on cooking activity.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a warm-up in a 10-15 minute block before a hands-on baking or craft session, having students work in pairs to locate each picture-labeled item and check the box.
- Discussion question: Why do you think it is important to gather all your supplies before you start a recipe? What might happen if you forgot the parchment paper?
- Scaffold for struggling readers by pre-teaching the words "wafer," "candy melts," and "sprinkles" with real examples, and pair them with a reader who can read the item labels aloud.
- Extension for advanced students: have them write one sentence for each item describing how it will be used in the recipe, or sort the items into categories such as "sweet" and "tools."
- Estimated time: about 10-15 minutes including discussion, with the checklist itself taking only a few minutes to complete.
English Language ArtsK-2
Visual Supply Checklist for Halloween Wafer Cookies
By Melissa D.
A short picture-supported checklist that has 2nd graders find and check off each supply before making Halloween wafer cookies with orange and green candy melts and sprinkles. It builds word recognition, following directions, and attention to detail, and it works well as a quick warm-up before a hands-on cooking activity.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a warm-up in a 10-15 minute block before a hands-on baking or craft session, having students work in pairs to locate each picture-labeled item and check the box.
- Discussion question: Why do you think it is important to gather all your supplies before you start a recipe? What might happen if you forgot the parchment paper?
- Scaffold for struggling readers by pre-teaching the words "wafer," "candy melts," and "sprinkles" with real examples, and pair them with a reader who can read the item labels aloud.
- Extension for advanced students: have them write one sentence for each item describing how it will be used in the recipe, or sort the items into categories such as "sweet" and "tools."
- Estimated time: about 10-15 minutes including discussion, with the checklist itself taking only a few minutes to complete.